Laser Operator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Federal Signal Corporation provides innovative safety and security solutions, offering a range of signaling products, communication systems, and environmental safety equipment for both industrial and public sectors.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Laser Operator to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 2 years of work experience is required to be proficient on the job
• Prior work experience in sheet metal fabrication or training in CNC programming (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to calculate dimensions, select tools, determine machine speeds, and establish feed rates.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Compare computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
• Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
• Enter the coordinates of the hole locations into the program memories.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, and work for conformance to specifications.
• Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
• Notify the General Manager of production problems.
• Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Revise programs to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
• Sign off on or reject fabricated parts and keep track of results to determine corrective measures.
• Write programs in the language of a machine’s controller and store programs for future use.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Other duties as needed to meet Production requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Comfortable with exposure to possible hazards, multiple pinch points, and general safety issues associated with sheet metal fabrication. Works in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy areas.
• Excellent organization and proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Frequent and continuous light to moderate lifting, repetitive handling, and maneuvering of awkward metal pieces are required. Walking, reaching, bending, and good eye, hand, and foot coordination are all necessary.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Must be an energetic self-starter and have a strong sense of urgency, and be capable of following tasks through to completion.
• Must be proficient in sheet metal blueprint reading, basic shop math, and the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members.
• Must be self-disciplined, highly organized, and goal-oriented.
• Must possess the ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Exposed to bright light, noise, and fumes
• Follows strict safety and quality procedures
• Must wear protective eyewear and gloves
• Stands for long hours monitoring machines
• Works in manufacturing or fabrication settings

Benefits/Perks

• The benefits include annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement.

Employer’s Statement

Federal Signal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.